'House of the Dragon': Olivia Cooke, 32, plays mother to 31-year-old Tom Glynn-Carney; says ‘They don't want to see women age’

Actress Olivia Cooke, portraying Alicent Hightower in 'House of the Dragon,' expressed surprise at the minimal age difference between herself and actors cast as her children. She questioned the industry's reluctance to show women aging, humorously suggesting she might be a grandmother at her current age. This casting choice has sparked considerable fan discussion online.

'House of the Dragon': Olivia Cooke, 32, plays mother to 31-year-old Tom Glynn-Carney; says ‘They don't want to see women age’
Actress Olivia Cooke, portraying Alicent Hightower in 'House of the Dragon,' expressed surprise at the minimal age difference between herself and actors cast as her children. She questioned the industry's reluctance to show women aging, humorously suggesting she might be a grandmother at her current age. This casting choice has sparked considerable fan discussion online.